Wednesday, July 04, 2007 (Philippines)

Hostage-taker Benjamin Duallo, a native of Maramag, Bukidnon, languishes in jail at the Agora police precinct hours after he held hostage his sister-in-law Tuesday dawn. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) A ONE-hour hostage incident rocked the Agora vegetable landing area Tuesday morning. Police reported that around 3 a.m. Tuesday 34-year-old Benjamin "Roger" Duallo barged into the residence of his younger brother Armando "Tata" Duallo and the latter's wife Ruby Duallo at the Agora Vegetable Landing area, Lapasan this city. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage View here the list of local winners [full story]